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MUSIC, Singers, Concerts News, Dec 17, 2011


The aesthetics of Carnatic concert music
The Hindu
Concurrently, there was also a place in the Carnatic world for soft, well-modulated, aesthetically subtle chamber music performed by female singers, court musicians, vainikas and other instrumentalists. Flamboyant styles Today, all these previous ...
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The Big Gigs for the week of 12/16
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Scott just issued a new song, "I'll Save Christmas (Till You Come Home)," to add to the warmth of her seasonal set. Her "urban" show will feature a grab bag of guests, including Desdamona, Chris Koza and her bandleader Kevin Bowe's own group. ...
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New Edition's 30th Anniversary Plans: New Album, Tour, Book, Blow-Out Concert
Billboard
Bell adds that the material will reflect "the type of songs we're performing in our showsright now...singing different melodies with the nice grooves on top that you can dance to and, of course, the lovemaking ballads. I would think we would stay ...
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Billboard
Live Review: Ryan Adams at Chicago's Cadillac Palace (12/11)
Consequence of Sound
Very few singers can captivate in a venue as cavernous as Cadillac Palace with merely their voice and one instrument in hand, but Adams is one of them. What's more is that the performance was in no way hindered by the absurd between-song banter. ...
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Music department grooves to new show
The Orion
Each performer brought a different style to the auditions, ranging from instrumentals with flutes, saxophones and ukuleles to vocalists. They played hit Motown songs including "My Girl" by The Temptations, "What's Going On?" by Marvin Gaye and "I Wish" ...
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Jazz, Native flute, mandolin, & Celtic: holiday music you haven't heard
USA Today (blog)
Charles Cozens, David Arkenstone and Druid Stone are among the other artists represented, with traditional songs of the season. Scottish musicians Dougie MacLean closes out the collection with Auld Lang Syne. Winter Dreams for Christmas leans toward a ...
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Plaskett surprises Sackville High with visit
TheChronicleHerald.ca
The singer-songwriter from Dartmouth performed Rollin' Rollin' Rollin', adding to the lyric "Talk is cheap, but music's cheaper" with the ad libbed line, "especially when you get a grant!" After the song, he discussed how much easier it is to learn to ...
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TheChronicleHerald.ca
Vocalists join orchestra for 'Holiday Pops' concert
Martinsville Bulletin
That was followed by a solemn Italian song meaning “It is time to say good-bye.” Beth Pline, the orchestra's executive director, said, “I love coming down here” to Martinsville. This show is one of three the orchestra performs for the holidays. ...
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A Tom Morello Video Exclusive, Chatting With Dave Koz and Laurie Berkner, Plus ...
Huffington Post
That and, "White Christmas" and Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song" are my go-to songs. I'm a sucker for sentimentality. MR: I asked you this, I think, twice before, but do you have any advice for new artists that you'd like to share? ...
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Prince primed for capital gig
Victoria Times Colonist
8 Nothing Compares 2 U. The song made famous by SinĂ©ad O'Connor was in fact written by Prince, who more than a decade ago reclaimed the tune as his own in concert. Backup singer Shelby Johnson duets with Prince on this ballad, a welcome addition to ...
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Alt-Classical Surge Hits the Northwest
Wall Street Journal
"The city itself is a desirable place to live, particularly to those interested in the arts and being around other artists," explains composer Galen Huckins, who runs Filmusik, which sets old films to original live music by various local composers at ...
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BRIEFLY: Dec. 15
Wicked Local
This year's hymn-sing will be presented by music director Nancy Sparklin. “You will enjoy singingyour favorite hymns of this festive season, and to add a special flavor to the evening, a sprinkling of delightful seasonal pieces will be presented by ...
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Two paths to a rockstar dream
The Virginian-Pilot
The band members – Wood, a guitarist, horn player and singer; Willy Harrell on drums; sax player Jamie Ingraham; guitarist Gabriel Luciano-Carson; and bassist Christian Kello – described their music as jazz-rock fusion. For its first show, ...
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The Virginian-Pilot
'Strike the harp and join the chorus'
The Hindu
The children can sing, act and dance for Rachel is eager to move beyond singing. “We need to keep growing and innovating. Our concerts integrate mime, dance and actionsongs.” “You need not be a terrific singer to join a choir. ...
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The Hindu
DeLuna Fest 2011: America's Original Beach Party Returns to the Gulf Coast
PopMatters
MUTEMATH ran with the opportunity, showcasing their lyrical depth, versatility and percussion oriented pyrotechnics, including lead singer and keyboardist Paul Meany doing handstands on his piano, and band members trading off instruments. ...
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PopMatters
Chan, Poon win a Christmas audience despite stiff rivalry
Inquirer.net
The part that left the most lasting impression on us was Poon's poignant delivery of the song“Hahanapin Ko,” which fused everything we like about his singing. Not known to many, the songpopularized by Anthony Castelo was actually composed by Chan ...
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My Country Holiday Show @ The Paramount, 12.14.11
Newsday
The second included Gloriana (who really should have had their own set, considering their string of hits, especially their current single “Kissed You Good Night”) and singer-songwriters Eric Pasley, who played his song “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” which ...
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Newsday
Charles Lloyd / Maria Farantouri: Athens Concert
PopMatters
By John Garratt 13 December 2011 Athens Concert is what happens when a group of musiciansdon't commit to a particular genre. Charles Lloyd is something of a modern ambassador for the old guard of jazz sax. Maria Farantouri is a legendary Greek singer ...
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Albums by Hughes, Lynne among best of 2011
The Desert Sun
But, when you hear her in concert with John and a full band, you realize how her songs can blossom astonishingly. “Unbelievable” becomes an epic love song with John driving the band and inspiring Gina to find new layers of soul as she extends it with ...
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Interview: Shawn Colvin headed to Crescent Ballroom
AZ Central.com
And if she had to have a song she'll have to play every night for the rest of her life, it's a pretty good albatross, in Colvin's estimation. The singer checked in from the road on her way to Phoenix for aconcert Friday, Dec. ...
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'Holiday Delights' in Gloucester tells a Christmas tale
Boston.com
STRUMMING THE FAVORITES: Two holiday concerts featuring traditional Old English and Renaissance Christmas carols performed by finger-style guitarist and singerRaymond Gonzalez will be presented in Jonathan Sherman's Marblehead art studio Thursday and ...
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Boston.com
Marx wows Pinoys with husky voice and humor
Malaya
he retorted, but later grinned before singing his version of "This I Promise You." Throughout the concert, he would ask the crowd to sing some of his songs with him, and drop a few Tagalog words like "Sabayan nyo ako sa mikropono ko" which he said was ...
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Malaya
Find out about holiday services in Wayland and Weston
Wicked Local
Child care for infants and toddlers will be available at 9:15 am A more traditional worship service will be offered at 11:15 am, with ministerial consultant Anne Bancroft preaching on “Singing Simeon'sSong.” The Senior Choir will sing at both services ...
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411 Music Ten Deep 12.16.11: The Top 10 Songs of 2011
411mania.com
That region has been churning out great music from artists, new and familiar, ranging from electronic to Rocky Mountain Funk.. Alright, enough talk. Let's get to the list. Make sure and check out our full playlist of the year's best songs on Spotify. ...
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411mania.com
The Good Lovelies offer a delightful holiday show
Ottawa Citizen
Being funny and engaging can make a concert entertaining, but artists still must have solid musicalchops. Accompanied by a skilled band made up of standup bassist Ben Whiteley and pedal steel player Christine Bougie, the Lovelies were in peak form, ...
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